I have been getting micro needling for 10 months 4-5wks apart. I had 2 prp facials(not the deep one) and one mini fraxel session. I have noticed improvement, but feel I also have new smaller damage since starting treatment- if that makes sense. I also notice in pics taken from a distance outside that my face looks lumpy and never did before-could the mini fraxel have caused that? The nurse told me it was likely chronic inflammation from the regular micro needling. Your opinion on best treatment?
September 20, 2017
Answer: Consider venus Viva Dear patient, Your olive skin tone makes treating you slightly more challenging. I think you are on the right track but need much more aggressive treatments. I believe that you have 2 options: very aggressive CO2 laser with fillers and subcision or several sessions of a device called Venus Viva with Subcision and fillers. Take your had and pull up your cheeks. Do the scars get better. If the answer is yes you would benefit from a procedure that can tighten the skin. Cystic acne causes degradation of the Collagen and Elastic fibers and the skin sags. Adding a tightening element to you regimen can significantly improve the scarring. I prep my patients for 1-2 weeks with Retin and Bleaching cream and perform aggressive Co2 laser (Mixto) and Subcision and Sculptra. The problem is that healing can take 7-10 days. The other option is a deice called Venus Viva. This device is a nano fractional Radiofrequency coupled with micro-needling. It penetrates deep into the kin and tightens in addition to improving acne scars. I usually combine this with Sculptra or Bellafill fillers and Subcision. Downtime is only 2-3 days but more than one session is needed. I hope this was helpful. Yours, r David R.
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September 20, 2017
Answer: Consider venus Viva Dear patient, Your olive skin tone makes treating you slightly more challenging. I think you are on the right track but need much more aggressive treatments. I believe that you have 2 options: very aggressive CO2 laser with fillers and subcision or several sessions of a device called Venus Viva with Subcision and fillers. Take your had and pull up your cheeks. Do the scars get better. If the answer is yes you would benefit from a procedure that can tighten the skin. Cystic acne causes degradation of the Collagen and Elastic fibers and the skin sags. Adding a tightening element to you regimen can significantly improve the scarring. I prep my patients for 1-2 weeks with Retin and Bleaching cream and perform aggressive Co2 laser (Mixto) and Subcision and Sculptra. The problem is that healing can take 7-10 days. The other option is a deice called Venus Viva. This device is a nano fractional Radiofrequency coupled with micro-needling. It penetrates deep into the kin and tightens in addition to improving acne scars. I usually combine this with Sculptra or Bellafill fillers and Subcision. Downtime is only 2-3 days but more than one session is needed. I hope this was helpful. Yours, r David R.
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July 15, 2018
Answer: Scarring treatment Hi, Thank you for reaching out. One of the best treatments for acne scarring is microneedling. Microneedling is a minimally invasive strategy for clearing up acne scars, lessening fine lines and wrinkles, and fading stretch marks. The treatment uses small needles to prick skin, prompting the creation of healing collagen.How can a little pen combat scars, wrinkles, and stretch marks? With a microneedling tool like the Rejuvapen, the clinician makes microscopic pricks on the skin. Those mini-needles the pen uses perforate the epidermis and the top layer of the dermis, holes so tiny that you can’t see them with the naked eye. Your skin realizes it must heal the injuries, so collagen and elastin flood the area, where they begin to regenerate and renew your skin.Following your treatment, your skin may feel warm and a little tight, and you may see redness or pinkness like a sunburn, but this usually recedes after about a day. Your clinician may recommend a balm or serum to lessen your discomfort after your treatment.
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July 15, 2018
Answer: Scarring treatment Hi, Thank you for reaching out. One of the best treatments for acne scarring is microneedling. Microneedling is a minimally invasive strategy for clearing up acne scars, lessening fine lines and wrinkles, and fading stretch marks. The treatment uses small needles to prick skin, prompting the creation of healing collagen.How can a little pen combat scars, wrinkles, and stretch marks? With a microneedling tool like the Rejuvapen, the clinician makes microscopic pricks on the skin. Those mini-needles the pen uses perforate the epidermis and the top layer of the dermis, holes so tiny that you can’t see them with the naked eye. Your skin realizes it must heal the injuries, so collagen and elastin flood the area, where they begin to regenerate and renew your skin.Following your treatment, your skin may feel warm and a little tight, and you may see redness or pinkness like a sunburn, but this usually recedes after about a day. Your clinician may recommend a balm or serum to lessen your discomfort after your treatment.
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